Samsung J7 (2016) Vs J5 (2016) : Comparison, Specs

Samsung India has recently launched 2016 editions of its Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) and Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) smartphones in India following China launch in March this year. They will priced at Rs. 15,990 and Rs. 13,990 respectively and will be exclusively available on Flipkart from 10th May onwards. These smartphones will be available in multiple color options like Radiant Gold, Midnight Black and Pearl White.

Samsung J series is the largest selling phones in India and are equipped with features like Ultra Data Saving mode, S-Bike mode, My Galaxy app for better customer service.

S-Bike mode is specifically for motorcycle drivers which will allow only urgent calls and supports motion lock feature where the user is unable to attend a phone call while driving, hence ensuring safety. Hence, this mode helps the riders to enjoy tension free ride.

Both these phones sport metal frame and stylish design providing a premium look to the phone. Both of them run latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, come with 4G LTE support and NFC based SBike mode, sport 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera with LED flash.Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)
Galaxy J7 (2016) comes with bigger 5.5 inch Super AMOLED HD display with 720p resolution, 1.6 Ghz Exynos 7870 processor paired with 2GB RAM. The device supports 16GB inbuilt memory which can be expanded upto 128GB via microSD card and has powerful 3300 mAH battery.
Galaxy J7 (2016) supports 5.2 inch 720p Super AMOLED HD display, powered by 1.2 Ghz Snapdragon 410 processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage with an expandable option upto 128GB. It offers various connectivity options like 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 and microUSB 2.0 and 3100mAH battery providing great battery backup.

Key Specs and Features of Samsung J7(2016) and J5(2016) :

Features Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)
Display 5.5 inch Super AMOLED 5.2 inch Super AMOLED
Processor 1.6 Ghz Exynos 7870 processor 1.2 Ghz Snapdragon 410 chipset
Camera Rear 13 MP with LED flash, Front 5MP Rear 13 MP with LED flash, Front 5MP
Software Android 6.0 Marshmallow based TouchWiz Android 6.0 Marshmallow based TouchWiz
Internal Storage 16GB, expandable up to 128GB 16GB, expandable up to 128GB
RAM 2GB 2GB
Battery 3300mAh 3100mAh
Weight 170 grams 159 grams
Other Features 4G LTE, NFC, Ultra data saving mode, S Bike mode 4G LTE, NFC, Ultra data saving mode, S Bike mode
Price 15,990 INR 13,990 INR

The two new devices will be a great value buy under 15,000 INR price bracket and will face tough competition from phones like Lenovo K4 Note, Letv Le 1S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Honor 5X to name a few. Samsung is also offering double data (upto 30GB) absolutely free upto 6 months to Airtel users for both the smartphones.